2000 Cadillac Seville vs. 2005 Mercury Mountaineer
To start off, 2005 Mercury Mountaineer is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Cadillac Seville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Cadillac Seville would be higher. At 4,563 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Cadillac Seville (271 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 2005 Mercury Mountaineer. (202 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 2005 Mercury Mountaineer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercury Mountaineer weights approximately 301 kg more than 2000 Cadillac Seville.
Because 2005 Mercury Mountaineer is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Cadillac Seville. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Mercury Mountaineer will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2000 Cadillac Seville (407 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mercury Mountaineer. (339 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2000 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mercury Mountaineer.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Cadillac Seville | 2005 Mercury Mountaineer | |
Make | Cadillac | Mercury |
Model | Seville | Mountaineer |
Year Released | 2000 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4563 cc | 3996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 271 HP | 202 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 407 Nm | 339 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 84 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1748 kg | 2049 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1850 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2870 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 85 L |